Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 16,304,907 | 6,635,960 | 11,019,346 | 11,165,386 | 11,360,685 | 56,486,284 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 16,304,907 | 6,635,960 | 11,019,346 | 11,165,386 | 11,360,685 | 56,486,284 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 1,576,198 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 54,910,086 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 16,304,907 | 6,635,960 | 11,019,346 | 11,165,386 | 11,360,685 | 56,486,284 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 327,494 | 482,337 | 389,422 | 387,253 | 364,148 | 1,950,654 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 2,639 | 4,003 | 7,039 | 80 | 206,857 | 220,618 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 58,657,556 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | COMPOSITION: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOUNDER, CHAIR, VICE CHAIR(S), PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, CHAIRS OF THE FOUR STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD, AND SUCH OTHER DIRECTORS AS THE BOARD SHALL ELECT BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE AT A DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SHALL SERVE AS NON-VOTING, EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY SERVE MORE THAN ONE TERM. THE ABOVE OFFICERS OF THE CENTER SHALL SERVE IN THE SAME TITLE AND CAPACITY ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS THEY DO WITH REGARD TO THE CENTER. POWERS AND AUTHORITY: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE ALL OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE PERIODS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT: (A) WHERE SUCH ACTION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW OR THESE BYLAWS; (B) WHERE SUCH ACTION IS PROHIBITED BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (C) THE POWER TO AMEND OR REPEAL THESE BYLAWS; (D) THE POWER TO AMEND OR REPEAL AN ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD; (E) THE POWER TO SET COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE STAFF; (F) THE POWER TO ELECT OR REMOVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; (G) THE POWER TO ADOPT A PLAN OF MERGER; AND (H) THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE THE VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL: (A) MONITOR THE CENTER'S COMPLIANCE WITH ITS LEGAL OBLIGATIONS; (B) ACT AS THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD DURING EMERGENCIES; (C) SERVE AS THE PRIMARY SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR THE EXECUTIVE STAFF DURING NORMAL BUSINESS AND TIMES OF CRISIS; (D) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE, REVIEW EACH DIRECTOR'S ACTIVITY, PARTICIPATION, AND FULFILLMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES; (E) RECOMMEND NEW DIRECTORS TO THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE; AND (F) CREATE NON-STANDING COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES AS NECESSARY. ANY ACTION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPORTED IN WRITING TO THE BOARD WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF SAID ACTION AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL, REVISION, OR DISAPPROVAL BY THE BOARD, PROVIDED THAT NO SUCH RECONSIDERATION SHALL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES WHO HAVE ACTED IN RELIANCE ON THE ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THESE BYLAWS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | CARA KENNEDY-CUOMO, KERRY KENNEDY, AND JOSEPH KENNEDY III HAVE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | AN ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES THE FORM 990, AND THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE OUTSOURCED CPA ACCOUNTANT, WHO COMPARES THE DRAFT TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTANT AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ADDRESS ANY AREAS OF CONCERN, AND THE FINAL FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD ADDRESSES ANY POTENTIAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS WITH STAFF OR BOARD MEMBERS. THERE IS A TRANSPARENT PROCESS IN WHICH ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT ISSUE IS DISCUSSED WITH THE PERSON AND THEN OPENLY AMONG THE BOARD MEMBERS, WHO REVIEW THE SITUATION, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, APPROVALS, AND DECISIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL TYPICALLY REVIEW THE SITUATION FIRST, AND THE BOARD WILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THEIR POSITION AS WELL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND TREASURER. THE CHAIRMAN USES FORM 990S OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND OTHER MEANS TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF THEIR COMPENSATION. FINAL DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED BY THE BOARD AND SENT TO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THE BOARD TREASURER, APPROVES AND DOCUMENTS THE COMPENSATION OF THE ONLY BOARD MEMBER WHO IS A KEY EMPLOYEE. THE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER STAFF USING BUDGET GUIDELINES AS APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE BOARD AND THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PARTNERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 254,528. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 254,528. SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,450. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,450. BOOK AND JOURNALISM AWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 132,435. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 132,435. RFK YOUNG LEADERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,456. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,456. COMPASS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 270,987. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 270,987. COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 563,338. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 563,338. RFKHR INTERNATIONAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 38,747. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 38,747. RFK LEGACY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,000. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 212,197. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 588,201. TOTAL EXPENSES 800,398. WORKPLACE DIGNITY INITITATIVE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,347. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,347. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN REMAINDER TRUSTS -2,587,009. CHANGE IN VALUE OF GUARANTOR DEBT TO INSURANCE 479,082. |
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